PA TV music video promotes death as a Martyr for Al-Aqsa, encourages suicide bombings: “God, grant us Martyrdom… A million grooms and brides… have written the marriage contract in blood”

Official Palestinian Authority TV
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Jan. 20, 2018

PA TV, video clip of the song “Al-Aqsa Has Called” by Egyptian singer Muhammad Fouad that was released in 2000 during the PA terror campaign (the second Intifada, 2000-2005).

Lyrics: "Al-Aqsa has called, and its call is precious
For its sake, life is insignificant, even if it’s precious...
God, grant us Martyrdom there
God, promise us, we beg of you…
A million grooms and brides at the celebration
Have written the marriage contract in blood on the veil" Visual: Suicide bomber Wafa Idris – She blew herself up in Jerusalem, killing 1 and wounding over 100
A million grooms and brides at the celebration
Have written the marriage contract in blood on the veil" Visual: Suicide bomber Ayyat Al-Akhras – She blew herself up in Jerusalem, killing 2 and wounding 28
Filled with desire, they are going to the Paradise of immortals
To a wedding procession with angels that fill Palestine with light." Click to view videoClick to view bulletin

This clip aired on official PA TV on Dec. 11, 17 and 19, 2017, and on Jan. 8, 10 and 20, 2018; A similar version previously aired on Fatah-run Awdah TV, Jan. 23-24, 2017 and 4 times on July 22, 2017.

According to Islamic belief, a Martyr marries 72 Dark-Eyed Virgins in Paradise. Therefore a Martyr’s funeral is considered a “wedding.” Becoming a Martyr represents the highest religious achievement that can be attained by a Muslim.

Wafa Idris - The first Palestinian female suicide bomber. Belonging to Fatah, she blew herself up on Jaffa Road in central Jerusalem on Jan. 27, 2002, killing 1 and wounding over 100. As a volunteer for the Palestinian Red Crescent she was able to bypass Israeli security and enter Jerusalem in a Palestinian ambulance.

Ayyat Al-Akhras - The youngest female Palestinian suicide bomber (aged 17). A member of Fatah, Al-Akhras blew herself up near a Jerusalem supermarket on March 29, 2002, killing 2 and wounding 28.